CNBC Economy / Updates
- Men are losing ground in the labor market. Here's why October 2, 2026Women outnumbered men in the workforce for eight straight months as of September, according to one analysis.
- Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2% October 2, 2026Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 84,000 forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
- The September jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect October 1, 2026Wall Street is looking for job growth of 84,000 to close out the summer.